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Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

Green Car Congress

Roskill reports that prices for Chinese graphite continue to rise as producers contend with increasing electricity costs and supply disruption caused by limits on energy consumption. Chinese graphite prices are now the highest they’ve been for many years.

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Ford moves to more affordable EVs as it welcomes partners to take on low-cost Chinese rivals

Electrek

Ford is open to partnering with the competition on affordable EVS to get a leg up on Chinese EV makers. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, said if you cannot compete with the Chinese, “then 20% to 30%” of your revenue is at risk.

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The world’s largest EV battery maker will cut costs for Chinese automakers – but not for Tesla

Electrek

China’s CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, is reportedly offering significantly lower battery costs to some Chinese EV makers, according to CnEVPost today. more… The post The world’s largest EV battery maker will cut costs for Chinese automakers – but not for Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. Mexico is no stranger to Chinese auto companies, as there are around 20 already selling vehicles in the country.

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Chinese Seres 3 electric SUV will cost less than £30,000 in UK

Electric Cars Report

The latest Chinese electric vehicle will arrive in the UK this spring as the cheapest electric SUV on sale, undercutting the BYD Dolphin as well as the MG ZS EV.

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Is this low-cost Chinese electric surfboard too good to be true?

Electrek

Well, at least until today’s find: a cheap Chinese electric surfboard that has earned it the dubious honor of becoming this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. more… The post Is this low-cost Chinese electric surfboard too good to be true? appeared first on Electrek.

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Stellantis CEO on the threat of Chinese EV plants in Italy

Teslarati

Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares clarified the company’s position on Chinese electric vehicle brands coming to Italy. The Stellantis CEO also talked about Italian politicians and their discussions with Chinese automakers. Stellantis isn’t the only automaker prepared to fight Chinese companies coming to Europe.

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